Here is a round up of some fun gifts to sew for kids. These would make great stocking stuffers, handmade birthday gifts, or just something fun to make to surprise them. Most are links to free tutorials or inspiration, but there is one pattern link for sale as well. Take a look and let me know if you find something you like. Share this post with your sewing mama friends too!
9 Simple and Fun Gifts to Sew for Kids
Sew a Monster Stuffie
Use easy-to-sew fleece to make up these cute Monster Stuffed toy. They are fun to customize the face to give them a little personality. Measuring about 7 inches tall, they are small enough for little hands to cuddle and cute enough for big kids to add to their collections.
DIY Colored Pencil Roll
These little colored pencil holders come in handy in so many places. They are great for school but they are also great to throw into a stocking or give with a coloring book for a great gift.
Gingerbread Man Puppet
Make little Gingerbread Man to give with a Gingerbread Man book for the families on your Christmas list. They can use for a fun family activity where they act out the story together.
Dolly Sleeping Bag
Make a sleeping bag and pillow for an American Girl Doll. A perfect gift for your girl so she has something to bring along with her doll to sleepovers or everyday play.
Easy Drawstring Backpack
Make an Easy Drawstring Backpack and personalize it in their favorite character fabric. This tutorial shows you how to customize it and add a lining and a pocket. You could even use this as gift wrap for another present that they can keep and use!
Pat the Bunny Puppet
Sew a little puppet for little hands to go with a Pat the Bunny book. The perfect little gift for the 1-3 year olds in your life!
Little Pouches to Go
Make a little Earbud/Coin pouch that's perfect for kids to take little things on the go. They can keep a little money in it to take to school, earbuds, or the latest tiny toy that they are crazy about. An easy gift to clip to their backpacks!
Zippered Toy Tote
Turn a simple zipper pouch into a little toy tote by adding a couple of handles to it as you sew the zipper in. Here are some inspiration pictures. They are perfect for a little toddler's first purse, or a little take along toy bag to keep all your characters, cars, or magnatiles for on the go play.
Little Bunny Pal
Make a bunny that fits in your pocket or the palm of your hand. A perfect addition to a Christmas stocking, Easter basket, or to add to your little one's stuffed animal collection.
Hope you like these ideas! What have fun gifts to sew for kids have you made that are not on this list? Let me know in the comments below and let me know if you make one of these.
Happy Sewing!
